DOWNSIZING

Are you wandering around your home wondering why you are keeping such a large space? The kids have grown and gone, in fact, they hardly visit, and when they do, it’s rarely overnight. You’re asking yourself, why keep so many bedrooms or such a large home for a few family dinners? The reality is, you don’t need so much space. For heavens sake, you hardly even go in half those rooms! Now is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labor while you still have your health and feel young. Maybe you can use some of that capital to do the things you’ve always dreamed of. Is it travel? A new motorcycle? (I’m not kidding) Start a business?

The bottom line is, if you’re 60 you’ve got ten vibrant years—enjoy them. Do what will make you happy.

Now that you made the big decision to sell…

You’re going to want to find a place that is comfortable and suitable for you not just now but for your later years as well. I know. It’s hard to think that way but that’s reality. Think long and hard of where you want to spend the next phase of your life as it will directly affect your mood and any opportunities available so make sure you take the time to figure out really what you want before looking. With so much targeting retired boomers, we have plenty of options available.

There are some basics, like downsizing so you can free up some capital and you are not dealing with so much space, but there are some things that you should take into consideration. What about your hobbies? Maybe it’s gardening—or think about how social you want to be—maybe that out-of-town property isn’t for you. How close you are to amenities? Ditching the car saves money and gets you out walking if things are relatively nearby. The bottom line is— make a list of “must haves” and “must not haves” to help you focus on what’s important to you before you start looking. HOME OR CONDO? Homes are still a popular choice for retirement. This is especially true if you prefer some more time to yourself and some separation from the neighbors. While you still may have that community feel, depending on the area, you are going to be able to have isolation when you need it. If you’re looking for something that offers a greater social experience you may want to consider checking out condos. Some are large three-story complexes, others are apartments, some with fantastic views. Many condos are located on golf courses, near beaches, or close to desirable places of interest. Some condos are large communities with events and neighbour get togethers for those who like being social and meeting new people.

It’s time to change your mental map.

Cocooning in your past will rob you of the wonderful opportunities ahead. Selling the family home, getting out there might be just want you need to propel you out of your comfort zone and kick-start a new life.

The key here is to take your time to ensure that you are happy and living where you really want to be.

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I’m commenting on my own post. I said, “Now that you’re 60 it’s time to change your mental map. Cocooning in your past will rob you of the wonderful opportunities ahead. Perhaps selling the family home is just want you need to get you out of your comfort zone and to kick start a new life. The key here is to take your time to ensure that you are happy and living somewhere you can truly relax.” So far its been over 8 months our home has been on the market. There isn’t anything to relax about. I know I have all the time in the world but for some reason I need it to happen now! How time changes your attitude.

MUSIC VIDEO CLASSICS

SANTANA LIVE
WOODSTOCK 1969
You’ve got to change your evil ways… baby
Before I stop loving you.
You’ve got to change… baby
And every word that I say, it’s true.
You’ve got me running and hiding
All over town.

STONES LIVE 1969
Oh, a storm is threat’ning
My very life today
If I don’t get some shelter
Oh yeah, I’m gonna fade away
War, children, it’s just a shot away
It’s just a shot away

THE WHO LIVE 1967
People try to put us d-down (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
Just because we get around (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
Things they do look awful c-c-cold (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)
I hope I die before I get old (Talkin’ ’bout my generation)

MARVIN GAYE LIVE 1967
I used to go out to parties
And stand around
‘Cause I was too nervous
To really get down

BROOK BENTON LIVE 1970
Hoverin’ by my suitcase, tryin’ to find a warm place to spend the night
Heavy rain fallin’, seems I hear your voice callin’ “It’s all right.”
A rainy night in Georgia, a rainy night in Georgia
It seems like it’s rainin’ all over the world

THE GUESS WHO LIVE 1970
American woman, stay away from me
American woman, mama, let me be
Don’t come a-hangin’ around my door
I don’t wanna see your face no more
I got more important things to do
Than spend my time growin’ old with you

JANIS JOPLIN LIVE 1969
Summertime, time, time,
Child, you’re living easy.
Fish are jumping out
And the cotton, Lord,
Cotton’s high, Lord, so high.

THE WHO LIVE 1968
I know you’ve deceived me, now here’s a surprise
I know that you have ’cause there’s magic in my eyes
I can see for miles and miles and miles and miles and miles

DOORS LIVE 1968
You know that it would be untrue
You know that I would be a liar
If I was to say to you
Girl, we couldn’t get much higher

MAMAS & POPAS LIVE 1966
All the leaves are brown and the sky is gray.
I’ve been for a walk on a winter’s day.
I’d be safe and warm if I was in L.A.;
California dreamin’ on such a winter’s day

ANIMALS LIVE 1965
We gotta get out of this place
If its the last thing we ever do
We gotta get out of this place
Girl, there’s a better life
For me and you

ANIMALS LIVE 1965
It’s my life and I’ll do what I want
It’s my mind and I’ll think like I want

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